50 Best Korean Restaurants near Jersey City

“I have been coming to Ondo since their soft opening and have always had a great experience. Their food is consistently excellent, and they also have some of the best cocktails.

I recently tried their tasting menu and was pleasantly impressed by the quality, creativity, and flavors of each course.

The Korean melon konguksu was the highlight of the meal for me. It was unique yet still felt authentic. The gochujang octopus romesco was also absolutely delicious!

Their desserts are great too. I especially love the injeolmi tart. It has the perfect balance of sweetness!“

“Food: I ordered take-out and the food was great. Fried chicken was crispy outside and juicy inside. The sauce was not overly salty and super flavorful. The beef rice bowl has decent portion with enough spicy sauce for me to add more veggies at home.

Service: they called me to confirm what sauce I wanted as I forgot to select it on the app. The staff at front desk was super nice and polite.

Vibe: It was not peak hours when I went. The environment was nice and clean. When I was waiting in the store, the music was not super loud which I appreciated.

Updated: I went again today and try their rice cake dish. Super yummy 🤤“

“The food was fresh and delicious. The staff are very professional and this place is also kid friendly. It gets super busy and crowded so go early if possible. I definitely recommend and will be coming back.“

“This place is a hidden gem! The food is absolutely delicious and has that comforting, home-cooked feel. Despite being a cozy spot, seating is surprisingly easy. The owner is incredibly welcoming and organized, making you feel like a guest in their home. The atmosphere is chilled and laid-back with a low noise level, perfect for a great date night. Highly recommend!

They also do take-out!“

“First time trying their sushi and def will come back again! It tasted so fresh and the portions were larger than I expected. Ordered the banzai and crazy salmon rolls, def recommend trying these. Arrived around 6 pm and there was no wait at all before it got crowded by 7 pm“

“Love this please try the tasting menu with friends so delicious!“

“The food is delicious😊“

“Amazing, unique and delicious food in a very cozy setting. Be prepared to meet your neighbors as you adventure through one delicious plate after another.“

“Amazing modern Korean food with great flavors and a fun atmosphere. Every dish was well executed, and the service from Nicky was outstanding friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. Highly recommend, and I’ll definitely be back!“

“The flavors were sublime, I can see why so many chefs recommend it!“

“I had a wonderful experience here celebrating someone’s birthday! The staff were very attentive and every dish was a hit.

We splurged for the 14 day aged duck and it was so worth it — it’s now my favorite duck I’ve had in NYC! I’d recommend coming with st least 4 people if you order it.

The pan con tomate and frog legs were surprise hits for me, and I loved the chai tres leches cake for dessert.“

“wow great fun take on traditional busan style food.
I thought the Spicy Monkfish was very flavorful and good and the dolsot albap was surprisingly very tasty. Im usually not the biggest fan of albap but this was not too fishy and the crispy rice on the bowl was very pleasant and went well with the dish.
Duck bulgogi probably least special and ok to skip but not bad.“

“Fast service, good food..“

“lots of food for a good price!“

“5/24 Update, the restaurant invited me back for a meal to redeem their service. To be fair, the restaurant was busy for yellowtail season so understandable.

The food was amazing, we got the scallops rice, salon pasta, Wagyu ribs and the clam soup. I prob would do without the scallop rice for future but everything else hit the spot. Esp my favorite, the clam soup.

Thank you Won and the Capitan of the restaurant for taking care of us! I will definitely be back soon again.

Previous update: Came as a party of one, was seated immediately. Sat and waited for 30mins, no one came to serve me or take my order.

Trendy spot, was excited to try the food, but terrible service.“

“The popcorn chicken was so good. I think it was my favorite dish of everything we ordered, and the potatoes were perfectly done. The pasta was good, but I didn’t go crazy about it. The shrimp toast was good, and the sauce was excellent. The mushroom bibimbap was tasty and had a kind of coconut flavor at the end.

The restaurant was very loud; I couldn’t hear what the people at my table were saying. The service was all over the place. They had a problem with the AC unit dripping, so they put a pan underneath to catch the water, but they dropped the pan all over the floor and into the kitchen. They didn’t seem to clean their hands afterward and continued serving customers.

The restaurant was very understaffed. The food is great, but the place needs to feel a little cleaner and more organized.“

“This was an awesome restaurant. The food was incredible, great views of the city, & delicious dessert selections. Definitely would recommend and will visit again 😊“

“Absolutely wonderful — hands down one of the best meals of the trip. Every dish we ordered was excellent: the watermelon salad, tuna, mandu, steak and potatoes, tteokbokki, and the sesame bread and butter pudding were all full of flavor and beautifully presented.

I loved the Korean-fusion small-plates concept — creative, shareable and really well executed. The cocktails were also excellent.

We sat at the bar for a 5 p.m. dinner before a 7 p.m. show, and the timing was perfect. Service was sharp, everything came out at just the right pace, and the bar had such a lively, engaging atmosphere with great conversation from the team.

Fun, flavorful, beautifully plated and full of energy. Would absolutely come back.“

“Delicious food , great service , fun night !“

“Amazing experience tonight enjoying the bar menu. The team created a pitch perfect vibe, it felt like I was at a dinner party with friends (who just happen to be wizards at food and wine tasting menus). The service was exceptional: friendly and familiar yet still very high standard when it came to the details just as any other restaurant of this level. The food had some really standout dishes and the drinks pairings were so boldly experimental and amazing. I won't soon forget my experience at Atomix.“

“The FOOD is fabulous. Great flavor combinations, beautifully plated, unusual but tasty food, perfect portions. I loved everything we ordered.“

“Great place to decompress, Service is A+.“

“Great food. Good service.“

“The care and creative that’s put into each dish is superb. The pre-fix is an excellent deal. And it’s fam friendly even though the food is avant-garde in style. Nice service.“

“The food is awe inspiring.“

“This is the todo spicy Kim chi hot pot & The rice cakes with vegetables and Tofu“

“I loved it all! We got the shared galbi dish with two cold noodle dishes. The banchans were stellar, the other reviews didn’t miss on those, but for me the spicy cold noodle was truly amazing. I’d almost just want it as its own dish, but very happy we got it.

I’d recommend the galbi to anyone or the mini galbi, eat it with some kimchi!“

“Brilliant Korean spread at Cho Dang Gol in midtown Manhatten. Specializes in tofu dishes so we plumped for the spicy tofu hotpot but also ordered some tasty beef and zucchini pancakes and spicy gochujang chicken. This eatery features on the Michelin guide and is always packed, and rightly so! Maybe a little on the sweeter side for my taste but isn’t everything in the USA? 😜 Regardless, it was stupid tasty and we inhaled everything“

“We dined at Joo Ok celebrating our wedding anniversary. From the minute we walked into a freight elevator entrance, curiosity and suspense peeked.

It’s a twelve course menu, thoughtfully executed with love in each bite. The artistry in a few of dishes were meticulously detailed.
Our top three courses were Ganjang, Crustacean and Gui. The perilla oil with the razor clams and caviar was surprisingly light, sweet with a hint of saltiness from the caviar. The langoustine was perfectly cooked, buttery sweetness. The waygu beef was tender, rich and mouthful of flavors.

The service was outstanding, attentive and friendly. Kyle was passionate about his craft, transported us through a culinary experience with his detailed explanation of the different ingredients and chef’s thoughts that goes into each dishes. Kyle and his colleagues highly deserved a shout out!

We dines at other’s Michelin Korean restaurants, from one to three stars. Joo Ok deserves their two stars in our opinions.“

“The best Korean cold noodle in Manhattan—and maybe all of NYC! They’re Pyongyang-style cold noodles served in a mild, delicate broth. The noodles have a high buckwheat content. I would rank them alongside some of the top-tier, authentic cold noodle houses in South Korea. A little more generous amount of garnish would be great, though.

Hwangtae hot noodles come in a clean, delicate, yet flavorful broth, finished with fresh perilla oil. I could tell high-quality ingredients (pollock and perilla oil) were used.

I truly enjoyed them. The sides and appetizers were high quality as well. I would visit this place again.“

“Hojokban is one of my favorite Korean fusion spots and it never disappoints every time I visit. The food is always absolutely yummy, and some of my must-order dishes are the truffle potato pancake, beef tartare, and bossam. Highly recommend if you’re looking for amazing Korean fusion food!“

“Beautiful it an amazing place and genesis is my dream car the bloom tonic was amazing all the cars are so cute the staff is amazing never had the food to expensive without knowing how it truly taste but the overall car experience is so worth checking out if u are in ny“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of My Favorite Korean Restaurants! Seoul BAP is not just another Korean restaurant — the food is absolutely amazing! Every dish is full of rich, authentic Korean flavors with a modern twist. It’s truly one of the best Korean dining spots in the city. The cocktail menu is just as exciting — featuring creative drinks that perfectly match the vibe and flavor of the food. 🍹 Spicy Passionfruit Margarita – bold and vibrant with a Korean-inspired kick. 🥃 Bourbon Bee Hive – smooth, rich, and full of depth. 💜 Lavender Skies – crafted with premium gin infused with butterfly pea flower and lavender, finished with a touch of Amaro — simply elegant. And the newest favorite everyone’s asking for: 🌺 Midnight Hibiscus – a hibiscus-infused vodka cocktail with elderflower and gentle sweetness. It’s beautifully balanced and pairs perfectly with Seoul BAP’s contemporary Korean cuisine. Best enjoyed with Taylor Swift’s Opalite playing in the background! 🎶✨ Come check out Seoul BAP — where Seoul meets style, flavor, and good vibes all in one place.“

“Delicious and very well prepared dishes.“

“Really impressed by this little restaurant having walked by it for over a year. Was expecting a more traditional concept, but was pleasantly surprised by a fusion of traditional and haute cuisine. Think, Jean-George meets Korea.
Highly recommend.“

“Had the best time! Our server Ashley was the absolute sweetest. She was constantly checking up on us, creating a wonderful dining experience. The food was also amazing, some of the best fusion dishes I’ve had. Definitely recommend the chopped cheese tteokboki!“

“Absolutely spectacular cuisine 😍“

“visit this place twice this month, the kids love it a lot. many different type of rice cakes 🍠 yam rice cake us my favorite 😍“

“We had a really great experience here! The staff were kind, welcoming, and attentive throughout our meal, and the service was smooth from start to finish. Everyone was very friendly and made us feel comfortable. We really enjoyed the food as well and would definitely come back again! 🫶“

“Great times and great ambience!“

“Plenty of parking, good food, good vibes.“

“I enjoyed the BBQ here. Our server is super friendly. Haven't eaten BBQ in a while so we all crave for it and it's a perfect time to take my son's gf who visited us here in NY. Definitely recommend this restaurant. We all enjoyed it. Cheers 🥂🍾🥓🥩“

“Bardzo smaczne jedzenie , porcje adekwatne do ceny“

“I went during restaurant week for a date night. The ambience is very intimate and cozy. It was an extremely hot day the restaurant was nicely cool and seated us in a timely manner. The restaurant menu was unique and suprub! I like that the start of our ordering process that our server inquired about dietary restrictions or accommodations. Fortunately, do not have any, but it showed competency. The use of truffle in the ceviche was elevated and the corn dumplings left me wanting more. The drinks were made perfectly and the packaging with the light inside the adult capris gave the experience a nice novelty photo worthy opportunity. The presentation of the food was elegant and overall excellent. I wish the donuts were a little larger or they gave one more that’s my only critique. I would definitely recommend this place and would love to return. I wish I took more photos but the experience was one that deserved being in the moment.“

“very enjoyable meal today at lunchtime. thr staff were amazing helping us pick and choose. service a+“

“Visited on Wednesday night to celebrate mine and my husbands wedding that day and as soon as we walked in we were greeted by lovely friendly staff. We were seated quickly and were introduced to our server. The atmosphere was amazing and the food was fantastic. We opted for the Korean bacon to start and we both had the butchers feast. Outstanding. The steak was beautiful and the dishes that came with it were amazing too. The short rib and egg soufflé were my favourite. Thank you for letting us celebrate our wedding day in your restaurant.“

“Went for restaurant week and the appetizers and the main courses were all very plentiful and flavorful. The execution was unique but it worked quite well. The desserts were a decent way to end the meal. The flight was a nice experience although theyre more like traditional spirits so make sure thats your cup of tea.“

“so fresh. highly recommend everything on the menu is so good“